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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1960
Page
4
Readers submit personal dilemmas spanning family bonds and awkward loyalties. A separated daughter confronts a troubling past with her father and stepmother while siblings and a nephew navigate grief and expectations. The letters reveal tension, guidance, and enduring questions about inlaws and custody.
Death of Rev W E Nelson Ward formerly of the Montgomery Circuit Browningsville announced. Survivors include wife Julia and two sons Paul and Stephen. Also listed are the death of Eva Shewbridge Brady 70, Harper's Ferry. funeral arrangements. and the death of Charles W Stevens 96 near Lovettsville with services planned. Burial in Harper Cemetery.
Seven young astronauts chosen to be the first Americans to reach space train under NASA for suborbital flights in 1961 with Atlas powered vehicles. The group studies specialties and endures physical tests while awaiting the date that will mark humanity’s first controlled orbital mission and a new era of space exploration.
June 1 twenty years ago notes highlight Frederick High School graduation sermons by Rev W Mervai Weav er and Dr Fred G Holloway. Sterling Bollinger, 12, injured by auto near Thurmont. Germany claims two French armies destroyed. Princess Juliana and her children take sanctuary in Canada. Lions district convention notes new clubs. Rev Odell Osteen named pastor at Trinity Methodist Church.
In a Letter to the Editor Robin Staley praises Montevue in Frederick Maryland for housing the insane needy and sick since 1870. He notes modernization including lighting tile floors elevator and an exterior redesign led by supervisor Robert H Schell while acknowledging past stigma and praising current care of elderly residents.
Frederick Memorial Hospital reports multiple births with new parents from Frederick and surrounding towns. Patricia Jean Exel Yingling, Karen Marie Blicker stalf, Renee Diane Hyattstown, Connie Diane Smith, Charles Kemp III Norwood, John Joseph Jr Ball, Ted Robert Ritchie, and other infants listed with first names, birthplaces, and parental names.
Col. Franz S. Blue aged around 60 died at his Buckeystown area home after a heart attack as he spoke with his visiting daughter Mrs Jane Blue Clark of Scarsdale New York and her husband Graham Clark. The farm has hosted local fishermen since 1946. He had heart condition treatment and his body was taken to a Silver Spring funeral home with funeral arrangements to be announced.
Miss Carol Louise Stirling and Roy Eugene Myers were married Friday at St John’s Evangelical Lutheran church Thurmont. Rev. William E. Ervin Jr. officiated. The ceremony featured the bride’s satin gown, sabrina neckline, chapel train, and yellow rose bouquet. Reception followed at the Thurmont American Legion hall. They will reside in Thurmont after a Poconos honeymoon.
Carroll Creek cleanup begins within weeks with mowing along the entire creek and a Briga doon development stretch. Prisoners from Frederick County Jail will assist. Creek beds will be cleared of obstacles to prevent ponding as bids and federal aid rules are discussed for street and bridge work on Carroll Street and West Seventh Street.
About 30 000 Alaskans are expected to greet President Eisenhower in Anchorage as a major turnout is planned for Sunday. The event showcases broad public enthusiasm and statewide participation for the presidential visit.
Demonstrators massed in Tokyo outside Parliament and the American embassy in a night march. Leftist turnout raises questions about protecting Eisenhower on his arrival, with concerns voiced in Washington and Japan despite Kishi guaranteeing safety. Lanterns and large columns stretched for about a half mile.
In Montgomery Maryland the Democratic women host Clothes Conscious and Convention Bound fashion show to pick items for the west trip. Rockville grows to 25 118 residents, Frederick 21 663. Rockville now larger than Frederick City. Francis Stann notes Charles Town WV history and Shenandoah Downs race track. Edith Miller confirms Remsberg pamphlet and old Luther Bible. Rotary host Harry Butcher recalls early WJSV era figures Daley and Godfrey. In Memoriam honors Betty Sullivan, remembered by Frederick Gutheim.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Simon of 220 North Market Street celebrate their wedding anniversary today. Mr and Mrs Paul G Morgan of Magnolia Avenue and Mr and Mrs Elvin J Stottlemyer of Fairview Avenue have returned from a 16 day trip to Miami Florida.
The tiny principality of Andorra with about 6000 residents is outlined as a mountain state between France and Spain. Citizens can purchase inexpensive Scent cigars 7 cents, cigarette packs at 7 cents, and sherry at 10 cents per glass, and they are exempt from military service.
Mary E Nicholson secretary to County Agent Henry Shoe leads farm girls in 4H and holds membership in Boys 4H. She raises milking shorthorns winning awards at the Fredericksburg Fair and is a painter. Nicholson, daughter of George and Mrs. Nicholson of Depur, assists with DIA reports and county agent staff duties.
Among the sick residents, Mrs. Meredith W. Cole from the city returned home recovering after surgery. Edward F. Atoss of Middletown, James F. Lowe of Brunrick, and John A. Dinterman Jr. of Walkersville had procedures Wednesday or Thursday. Several others, including Mrs. L. Hargett of 34 West Patrick Street and Mrs. Coffman of Brunswick, are medical patients or observers at Frederick Memorial Hospital. John E. Smith of Libertytown remains a patient after a fall.
Mr and Mrs Reuben W Harri son announce the engagement of their daughter Nancy Sue to Carl A Barrett son of Mr and Mrs Norton T Barrett of Hubbardston Michigan. The wedding is planned for July.
Several deeds filed in the Clerk's Office detail property sales across districts. Transactions include Muth to Garrigues for about 33 acres valued near 322000 and Blumenauer to Rippeon at Braddock Election District for about 10300. Other transfers cover White Rock Development Tuscarora District around 1350, Linganore District near 10500, East Third Street at 13500, Point of Rocks near 14000, and Glade Village Walkersville District around 15500 with multiple buyers and spouses involved.
In 1836 two French electric locomotives reportedly reached 206 miles per hour, establishing a historic world speed record for railroad engines.
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